Bahhmara gets power
TURA: Citizens of Baghmara in South Garo Hills district who were reeling under power cut for the last five days has finally got some respite on Monday. Following incessant rains in the previous week which resulted in washing away of a major bridge at Karukol, power lines also got disrupted due to landslides. However, as restoration works were underway a cyclonic storm which hit the entire north east region on Friday and Saturday also impacted the district causing further landslides and falling of trees snapping power lines.The impact from the long powaer disruption hampered water supply distribution to many areas of the town and communication facilities were also overstretched as many mobile towers had to run on diesel generators to provide network signal for the subscribers who depend primarily on cell phones to get communication. Road communication continues to be a problem for commuters since last week’s storm with only one section of NH-62 being cleared for traffic from Baghmara to Tura following repairs to the damaged Telekhali bridge. But people living in Siju-Nangalbibra region remain cut off from district headquarters Baghmara due to washing away of the Rongdik bridge in the storm. PWD officials say it could take months before the repair is completed and the strong water currents have further compounded the situation.
Bike stunt show held
SHILLONG: KTM, the European Racing Legend, conducted a KTM Stunt show in Shillong. It was organised in order to showcase the mind-blowing stunt rides and tricks from the professional stunt riders. It was held during the 18 Degress Festival at State Central Library. The professional stunt team demonstrated breath-taking stunts on the KTM Duke bikes. According to Amit Nandi, President- Probiking, Bajaj Auto Ltd, “The KTM brand is known for its high performance racing bikes and we always want our customers to experience the thrill and adventure which KTM bike can provide. Professional stunts are being conducted in every major city and will keep on growing in scale in the near future. It is a an exclusive premium brand and we are keen to ensure we provide KTM customers an experience that is uniquely KTM”. The event was open to all and the stunts took the city by a storm.
Electoral rolls
SHILLONG: The District Election Officer, East Khasi Hills District informed that the Electoral Registration Officer of 13-Mawryngkneng (ST), 14-Pynthorumkhrah (GEN), 15-Mawlai (ST), 16-East Shillong (ST), 17-North Shillong (ST), 18-West Shillong (GEN), 19-South Shillong (GEN), 20-Mylliem (ST), 21-Nongthymmai (ST), 22-Nongkrem (ST), 23-Sohiong (ST), 24-Mawphlang (ST), 25-Mawsynram (ST), 27-Pynursla (ST) and 29-Mawkynrew (ST) Assembly Constituencies has published the final of the last part of electoral rolls with reference to January 1, 2017 as qualifying date and in accordance with Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. It is available for inspection at their offices and Record Offices/Authorities during working hours on all working days.
Woman ostracised
SHILLONG: A woman’s organisation in the state allegedly forced a woman to a village after accusing her of having an affair with another person. Sepali Koch lodged a complaint that her husband has been torturing her since 2015 and also spread rumours about her character. On October 10 at around 8.30 pm, Mahila Samity of Gandhipara went to her house and alleged that she was having an affair with another person. Later, Sundibala Koch forcibly cut her hair and the Mahila Samity forced her to leave the village and also threatened her family members if she returns.
NGOs petition against unhygienic waste disposal
SHILLONG: Two organisations in Williamnagar, AAYF and FKJGP sent a petition to the CEO of Williamngar Municipal Board against the unhygienic disposal of human waste from the public sanitary latrine. In the petition, the NGOs said that the foul smell emitted by the public latrine located at Williamnagar Bus Stand is over flooded and is directly discharging into Dama stream. They also added that the foul smell emitting from the public sanitary latrine at DC Park opposite DC office has no septic tank cover.